My wife, who has been experiencing fatigue and inner heat sensations for several months, has recently developed a painful nodule on one of her ribs. She has not yet seen a doctor for this nodule. What could this nodule be and what steps should be taken?

September 10th, 2023

Can an HSV test be compromised if you took Valacyclovir before the exam?

June 16th, 2024

My 10-month-old grandson’s skull sutures have not smoothed out. He has a pointy long ridge from front to back to the soft spot, and the first side-to-side suture is like a speed bump. The soft spot does not pulse but is still soft and the size of a quarter. Should I say something to my son?

May 3rd, 2024

I am a 26-year-old healthy male experiencing a strong alkaline-like smell from my penis, darker and sometimes cloudy urine, increased post-urination discharge, and a burning or stinging sensation when urinating. I have slight abdominal discomfort on the right side and have been prescribed Cipro. My urine culture results are normal, and I am almost certain this is not an STI. What could this be?

August 14th, 2024

I have recently started taking propranolol for anxiety. I took 2 pills yesterday, which dropped my resting heart rate to 48. I am already on a beta blocker called diltiazem that I've been taking for 2 years. My doctor told me to stop taking the propranolol if my heart rate went below 60. Since I am already on a beta blocker, can suddenly stopping the propranolol be dangerous even though I've only been on it for a day? Additionally, how long would it take for my heart to become used to taking a beta blocker like propranolol, and can I stop taking it cold turkey since I've only been on it for a week?

December 12th, 2024